Greek salad is loaded with fat, and I am not talking about the dressing. Both olives and feta cheese are high in fat. Even faux feta made from tofu is high in fat. So, if you are looking to lose some body fat, make this ‘dry’ salad which will keep for a week without getting soggy. Check out my recipe for Complaint Greek Dressing and Greek Inspired Tabouleh to compile an absolutely delicious and fat free version of this flavorful salad. Ingredients
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This fresh cranberry sauce is a great addition to your holiday meal. The roasted pears really add a nice sweetness to this healthy alternative. Any leftovers can be used to top your morning oatmeal. Ingredients
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I have slightly adapted this recipe. This is like eating pumpkin pie without the crust. So yummy and low fat and no sugar. The sweetness comes from the dates, so it is high in fiber and guilt free. Makes 16 squares. Ingredients
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Adapted from Chuck Underwood’s recipe
An easy, rich vegan gravy that takes minutes to prepare. Super low in fat and sodium so you can slather your meal in it. Enjoy! Makes 4 cups. Ingredients
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Go here to print this recipe: holiday_fat_free_gravy.docx Adapted from straightfood.com Makes about ten ¾-inch slices This is the most delicious, easy to slice, dense lentil loaf. There is plenty of sage and poultry seasoning in it to give it that holiday flavour. There is no oil or nuts, so it is super low in calories. So, happy, healthy holidays! Ingredients
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The spices and herbs in this tabouleh satisfy that craving for that high fat Greek salad that we all love so much. This paired with the COMPLIANT GREEK DRESSING, will give you a new flavour profile for your breakfast salad. For a change you can substitute rice for quinoa and serve it as a side dish or with roasted or steamed vegetables. Greek Inspired Quinoa Ingredients:
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This recipe is a great addition to your salad for a different flavour profile from the standard tabouleh. Most salads of this type are loaded with fat and oils, but this is totally fat and oil free so enjoy as much as you like. For a change of flavour and texture, substitute rice for quinoa but follow the package directions for cooking time. This recipe is particularly good with the Compliant Delicious Dressing or with fresh salsa. Mexican Quinoa Ingredients:
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This dressing is absolutely delicious with the Curried Tabouleh recipe. It helps to cool off the heat in the curry yet adds a new depth of flavour. I have created this dressing with two versions. One is a standard dressing and the other is a creamy version. Ingredients:
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This recipe is a great addition to your salad for a different flavour profile from the standard tabouleh. I like to pair this with the Compliant Golden Yum Dressing or Compliant Delicious Dressing for a unique flavor on my salad. You can substitute rice for quinoa for a side dish or with steamed vegetables. Curried Quinoa Ingredients:
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Note*: You can buy sumac online or in some health food stores. It is a red powder and has sort of a lemony taste. It works well as a salt substitute in some dishes. If you can’t find it you can omit it from the recipe. Go here to print this recipe: curried_tabouleh.docx
I have created this dressing with two versions. One is a standard dressing and the other is a creamy version. This dressing is great on baby mixed greens or any salad you are making. This recipe is oil and sugar free so you can enjoy as much of it as you like. It has lots of turmeric in it which is super supportive for those with cancer and protective for those who want to stay cancer-free. Ingredients:
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